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Posted by: kwflatbed

Associated Press - January 10, 2008 10:24 AM ET

BOSTON (AP) - Governor Deval Patrick says he's researching whether he can take unilateral action to allow illegal immigrants to pay in-state tuition at state colleges.
The governor made the comments while speaking to education and business leaders Thursday morning.
Patrick, who has long supported the idea, says his legal team is looking into whether the change can be made without approval from the Legislature.
House lawmakers soundly rejected in 2006 a bill that would let undocumented immigrant students pay in-state tuition.
Supporters argue that children of illegal immigrants who have graduated from Massachusetts high schools should pay the same tuition as their classmates.
But opponents say he state shouldn't be educating undocumented students so they can take higher paying jobs from legal residents.

http://www.wwlp.com/Global/story.asp?S=7604864

Posted by: Delta784

Once again, congratulations to all the public safety unions who endorsed this shithead. I hope you're all proud of yourselves.

Posted by: Wolfman

Together We Can all agree that this is a shitty idea.

Deval will still do whatever the hell he wants.

Posted by: rg1283

Screw you devel. Instate Tuition is subsidized by our tax dollars. Get this guy out of here. He has done nothing but create more problems. Just ask Jay Severin.

Posted by: WaterPistola

i was so excited when i heard i was getting my instate tuition waived when i went to school, too bad they just hit you with "fees". the tuition is $837 instate, and no illegals don't deserve instate tuition, they don't deserve to go to school here

Posted by: resqjyw0

Massachusetts: Where criminals get coddled. What more is there to say? You break the law and illegally enter the country, well come to Massachusetts because we'll cater to you and put you above the out-of-staters just because they live out of state. Never mind the fact that the out-of-staters are citizens of this country and never mind the fact that illegals shouldn't be here, period. This is Massachusetts...

Posted by: HousingCop

Why give instate tuition to people who shouldn't be here in the first place? Yet the tax paying citizens of other states have to pay full price. He's trying to end-run it around the legislature too. Not that there isn't enough bleeding heart liberals who wouldn't vote for it in the first place. These politicians have NO shame. Muffy wasn't the best choice but she was a hell of a lot better then "Spend It All Deval".

Posted by: bcibob670

In 2005-06 school year I was going to UMASS boston. I testified at the house committee hearing on this issue. it was open to the public. I was the 3rd person on the list at 9am to testify. the wonderfull MARIE P. ST. FLEUR state rep from roxbury that doesn't like to pay taxes made her own list of who would testify. after 7 hours of waiting and listening to others I finally spoke up and they let me speak.

I told them basicly they were advocating giving illegal immigrants and there children in-state tuition that many of my classmates who are US citizens from out of state and military veterans cannot get cause they were transfered from out of state or haven't been a resident of the state for the requisite year to be elgible.

the answer I got from her was well they can get it after they are here a year. only two reps of the 8 asked questions against the instate tuition for illegals.

The gallery of the hearing room was packed with admittedly illegal alien students (who had permission from school to attend the hearing.) some of us against the proposal had to stand for hours . later I had spoken to the the two reps that was against the legislation and they said they need more people to testify at these hearing so they can ask questions that show the legislation is bad.

fortunately that legislation failed.

NOW, once again our illustrious government is trying to force an issue on us just like the courts did with goodrich vs the commonwealth in the MSJC. this time the executive branch wants to unilaterally make law.

HOW can the governor say that state police cannot enforce immigration law becuase there is no jurisdiction but the gov. says he has the jurisdiction give benefits US citizens dont get.

OH incidentally, there is legislation pending to make gay marriage an official state law. again going agianst the majority of the citizens wishes and giving quarter to special interests.
4. Officially legalize same-sex "marriage" in Massachusetts
H1710, S918- "An Act to protect Massachusetts families through equal access to civil marriage"

let your representative know how you feel about the in-state tuition for illegal aliens.

Posted by: Gil

Both the Boston Globe and Boston Herald have reported that Deval Patrick is trying to jump over the legislature to give in-state tuition to illegal immigrants. This is outrageous.

We need a movement to stop Deval. Signing this petition below is just a small, small start. Can you email this petition along to your friends and urge them to sign it as well? The louder we are, the more effective we will be.

Here is the link to sign the petition.
http://www.massgop.com/GetActive/Petition.aspx

Thanks,

-Rob
Robert Willington
Executive Director
Massachusetts Republican Party

Posted by: resqjyw0

Signed it Gil.

Posted by: Mongo

Hate to say it but how surprised is anyone.

Posted by: jettsixx

How can anyone be surprised. This guy has coddled criminals since he was elected. I still say "If your a criminal then come to Massachusetts and look at all we offer."

Posted by: resqjyw0

I'm not surprised because it was one of the promises he made in his campaign.

Posted by: jettsixx

Quote:

Originally Posted by resqjyw0

I'm not surprised because it was one of the promises he made in his campaign.

I am however suprised that a politician would actually keep a campaign promise.

Posted by: resqjyw0

Quote:

Originally Posted by jettsixx

I am however suprised that a politician would actually keep a campaign promise.

While I agree with you on that, Patrick is such a radical liberal that you know he couldn't help himself from carrying that out.

Posted by: jettsixx

good point

Posted by: Hb13

Deval is a douchebag.
Thats all I have to say about that.

Posted by: justanotherparatrooper

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hb13

Deval is a douchebag.
Thats all I have to say about that.

thats an insult to douchebags everywhere!

Posted by: Sniper

Yup......... Keep giving these freeloaders more and more reasons to WANT to come here !!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: cj3441

In todays paper Deval states he wants to raise health insurance premiums for State Employees. Well I guess someone has to pay for all of the social programs and illegal immigrant education. Welcome to moonbat nation! Together we can piss all over everyone except illegals, criminals, and the welfare state!

Posted by: jettsixx

http://www.snopes.com/politics/quotes/troosevelt.asp

Some very good points here. Why is it that we cannot have candidates like this anymore?

Posted by: SpringfieldBoy

More seriously than my last post, I'd like to add that race has no bearing on the discussion at hand. It more importantly the issues is the law. Illegal immigration refers to violation of the law. Putting aside the fact that Illegals mostly come here to work and be productive....they still break the law to come here. ILLEGAL!

Would anybody support the in-state tuition for let say....for out of state drunk drivers? How about in state embezzlers?

Besides how can you take a guy seriously who's last name is his first and his first his last?

Posted by: Irish Wampanoag

Your all going to die in you 50s!!!

Posted by: kwflatbed

Q5-TPR you should post it

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